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Carmen- Historic Building with Modern Amenities!

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Large Living Room
Large Living Room
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4151 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Water view
    Water viewWater view

Explore the area

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Cedar Key, FL
  • Popular LocationCity Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCedar Key Chamber of Commerce3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCedar Key Pier5 min walk
  • AirportOcala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)82 min drive

Most relevant reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Pretty island and pretty house
Craig A.
Feb. 21, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Carmen- Historic Building with Modern Amenities!

Historic gem has been carefully remodeled while maintaining its charm. The structure was built in 1880 for two sisters. The upstairs was always a residence and the downstairs was the home of Bodiford Pharmacy. Today, you can stay here and walk to everything downtown. No car needed, Restaurants, shopping, art, co-ops, museum, City park, beach, welcome center and more are all located within a couple blocks. Now named The Carmen House.

Great rental in downtown Cedar Key that has such charm and character. The space has modern amenities with antique flow from the historic stairs, to the windows, to the tabby walls from the 1800's. This amazing space is suited for a girls weekend or a romantic getaway for two!

The access to the building is on B street with entry by the picket fence into the arbor, up the steps to the "Green" door. There will be another bright green door that will take you up stairs to the space. The entire floor and above floor is available for guests with a great veranda for relaxing off the kitchen. Please note: stairs are required to access second floor bedrooms.

We will always be available for any questions or any assistance during your stay.

The Carmen House, Circa 1880, is located in the heart of downtown Cedar Key. All stores, restaurants are located within a short walking distance, as well as the beach, marina, Library and the Cedar Key Garden. Rent a golf cart from nearby or a bike.

As mentioned, renting a golf cart or bike is an option on the island. We can provide additional information after booking.

Property manager

Mendy Allen
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Water view
Barbecue grill
Living area
Corner View at Cedar Cove
Ocean view
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
9.6 out of 10, (7 reviews)
Corner View at Cedar Cove

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Quiet in hall-Downstairs business massage & salon.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non Smoking Only — This is a non-smoking building
A completed and signed rental agreement is required.
A security deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will be released 7 days after checkout, provided there are no deductions
A cancellation fee of 3% will be applied to refund

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Cedar Key

Located in Cedar Key, this apartment is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge and Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve, while Cedar Key Historical Society Museum and Cedar Key Museum State Park are cultural highlights. Southern Cross Sea Farms and Cat Island are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cedar Key, FL

What's nearby

  • City Beach - 2 min walk
  • Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce - 3 min walk
  • Cedar Key Historical Society Museum - 3 min walk
  • Cedar Key Pier - 5 min walk
  • Cedar Key Museum State Park - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Key Pier - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Steamers Clam Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪83 West - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Duncan's - ‬7 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place
Pretty island and pretty house
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Experience
Lovely property. Really only a one night stay, but property required two night. Property next door downright scary. Should be demolished unless historical. Front door had problems with self locking mechanism which bothers massage therapist below. Overall, ok but nothing to get too excited about.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great downtown apartment .
Nice, roomy downtown location. Althing walking distance of all of downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good vibes, low key
This was a perfect vacation. The apartment was amazing. Loved the veranda to catch a cool gulf breeze, people watch and relax after a fun day exploring cedar key. Perfect location to walk to everything or jump in a golf cart and zip around.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Rockford, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Stayed here the weekend before the seafood festival with the family and enjoyed every minute of it. The home was very well decorated and is located central to everything. The photos don't do it justice. There is a large porch on the second floor overlooking portions of the key. Location was perfect as walked everywhere we needed to go. Saw some comments about how steep the staircase is, but it's what you would expect in an older historic home. Highly recommend, and would stay there again no problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mendy Allen

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The Stephensons and Allens decided to purchase this and do some minor renovations of paint, decorating and adding new appliances to make this historic property available for people visiting Cedar Key to enjoy. The downstairs is used by a hairdresser (Hair by Haley) and a massage therapist (Diana Bible). The upstairs is available to rent short term. We truly enjoy making and preparing a great experience for people who want to come and stay at The Carmen House. We struggled many months with a name for the house and finally came up with Carmen (CARyn Stephenson) and (MENdy Allen) combined. It is a pleasure for us to make your stay enjoyable and hope you gain pleasure out of this historic building while staying in Cedar Key!

Why they chose this property

This property for sale for a long while several years ago. We would walk by the building and ultimately fell in love with the building and agreed that having the property in local ownership and accessible to the public was important to us. We hope you enjoy staying in this piece of Cedar Key history!

What makes this property unique

There is an amazing balcony located off the main floor of The Carmen House. It has comfortable seating and a table for eating outside in the downtown atmosphere. You can see the marina from the balcony. There is also a small terrace off the upstairs bedroom with seating for two. Boat/trailer parking available!

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